Thousands march in Argentina for higher wages

A protester shouts anti-government slogans during a one-day nationwide protest to demand an increase in their monthly wages and a halt in dismissal and suspension of employees in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2014. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

Protesters take part in a one-day nationwide protest to demand an increase in their monthly wages and a halt in dismissal and suspension of employees in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2014. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

Garbage collectors search recyclables items to be sold as Argentinian state workers stage a protest to demand an increase in their monthly wages and a halt in dismissal and suspension of employees in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2014. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

Protesters take part in a one-day nationwide protest to demand an increase in their monthly wages and a halt in dismissal and suspension of employees in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2014. The placard reads "Minimum salary equals basic shopping basket". -- PHOTO: REUTERS

A protester shouts anti-government slogans during a one-day nationwide protest to demand an increase in their monthly wages and a halt in dismissal and suspension of employees in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2014. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

Protesters take part in a one-day nationwide protest to demand an increase in their monthly wages and a halt in dismissal and suspension of employees in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2014. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

Garbage collectors search recyclables items to be sold as Argentinian state workers stage a protest to demand an increase in their monthly wages and a halt in dismissal and suspension of employees in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2014. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

Protesters take part in a one-day nationwide protest to demand an increase in their monthly wages and a halt in dismissal and suspension of employees in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2014. The placard reads "Minimum salary equals basic shopping basket". -- PHOTO: REUTERS